Superior Grocers — Local services in Santa Ana

The croissants are actually pretty good at Superior Grocers. The reason I say "actually" is all their other pastry is so different qualitatively so one might not expect French croissants in the French style at a Mexican grocer where they also sell two other kinds of crescent pastries. Quite versatile for a grocer, and I can't think of another example anywhere off the top where such different styles and variety are on display. And they are $0.99 as of this writing, so quality per dollar goes far here in the croissant department! You do have to be careful not to pick up the wrong one because although they are different once you see them, they are similar enough to mistake if you're in a hurry. Also, they're not always available. I went at 10:30am and had a great one, maybe a 4.3. At 8am, and none were baked yet. At 2pm and the quality likely had dropped by that time of day so they were closer to a 2.5 or 3. At 9:30 one time and it was maybe a 3.5. Last time I went was April 5 2025, for reference. So it's hard to pin down the best time to go, but for a buck, it's worth the venture, and you'll probably do much better than a 3 (I'm a tough croissant judge). Maybe you can get some fruit and vegetables while you're at it, too.

Reply to SG's reply on 4/12/2025: I really do enjoy them and told my friends and family about them, though more predictable hours of availability would be appreciated, and I would also encourage trying things that could even improve them. I made a batch myself recently and appreciate how difficult and time-consuming it is. For reference, a 5 would be the best croissant in Paris. (One French bakery in LA was a 1 for me at 10am not too long ago.) In contrast to that one, if you ever want to check out FKN Bread in San Juan Capistrano by the Mission, it's incredible, at least the two times I went. Keep up...

**Review update: I'm so happy that the store is now offering some organic options. Although more organic food is needeed, I'm still impressed to see they did put some in the store. Also, I'm pleased that the security also patrols better and behind the store is gated off and free of loitering. I come often to use the School's First atm and to grab something quick. Prices are fair and the store is always clean. I would suggest however, that both entry and exit doors stay open during business hours. I believe it is a fire code violation in case of emergency- imagine everyone running out the same and only door open. Last but not least, do away with the masks to enter; Leave as a recommendation rather than a mandatory for people to wear in order to enter.

Previous review: This store needs more healthy items and less junk foods! Organic would be great also! Plus, they need to do their part on keeping the outside back of their store clean and Free of trash and trashy people...

We’ve been coming to this location for years and we’ve never had an issue before. For some reason one of the staff members of the meat department just slams the door after every single interaction to the point that the glass shakes from the force. This isn’t the first time he’s done that to me or my mom and he only does that to us. At the end of the interaction he just threw the last bag of meat at us and walked away which was very rude. I stayed behind to see if I could talk to someone from the meat department and while I was waiting I saw that we were the only people he’s done that too. I didn’t get a name but he’s a young man with thick black glasses and every time we get him he always slams the door so hard I feel like it’ll break...